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Hans Asperger. Asperger syndrome ( AS ), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger's, is a term formerly used to describe a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. [5]
History of Asperger syndrome. Asperger syndrome (AS) was formerly a separate diagnosis under autism spectrum disorder. Under the DSM-5 and ICD-11, patients formerly diagnosable with Asperger syndrome are diagnosable with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The term is considered offensive by some autistic individuals. [1]
In October 2017, he presented a BBC Television documentary about his experience as a high-functioning person with Asperger's, Chris Packham: Asperger's and Me. In the programme, Packham examined critically the approach taken to autism and Asperger syndrome in the United States.
Tony Attwood in 2020. Anthony John Attwood (born 9 February 1952) is a British psychologist notable for his work on Asperger syndrome. He resides in Queensland, Australia, where he is an Associate Professor at Griffith University. [2] [3] [4]
Pretending to Be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome is an autobiographical account of the author's experience growing up with undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome. The book offers descriptions of the challenges and difficulties that Willey faced and the strategies she used to survive and eventually thrive. The book also includes a series of ...
1. Susan Boyle. The Scottish singer became an international star after appearing on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009. Boyle was diagnosed with a Asperger Syndrome - a form of autism - later in life.
Daniel Tammet FRSA (born Daniel Paul Corney; 31 January 1979) is an English writer and savant.His memoir, Born on a Blue Day (2006), is about his early life with Asperger syndrome and savant syndrome, and was named a "Best Book for Young Adults" in 2008 by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services magazine.
The Autism Awareness Campaign UK were involved in the first United Nations World Autism Awareness Day, declared by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday 2 April 2008 on the recommendation of the State of Qatar . The campaign called on the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon to launch a world autism strategy.